Kent Ray Willard on Nostr: If I am known as too Machiavellian, then I'm not trusted in the future in more ...

If I am known as too Machiavellian, then I'm not trusted in the future in more aligned coalitions, causing my future power is diminished. Deals with the devil have to be rare and over existential issues. Right now, I'm not sure Elon meets that level of risk, and there's a good chance he destroys himself with drugs and a future billionaire backlash.